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Q: Macbook Air power cord problem

anyone have wear problem on macbook air power chords?

MacBook Air, OS X El Capitan (10.11.2), software question

Posted on Feb 28, 2016 1:06 PM

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  • by Drew Reece,

    Drew Reece Drew Reece Feb 28, 2016 1:28 PM in response to kaylope
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    Feb 28, 2016 1:28 PM in response to kaylope

    Search the internet or this site – there are many complaints of 'frayed' power cords on Apple products.

    Apple Portables: Troubleshooting MagSafe adapters - Apple Support

     

    It seems to be fairly a common issue, some will be replaced by Apple if you take it to them to an Apple Store (your warranty will alter how likely a replacement is). A replacement may also depend on how you have treated the cable – if you wind it up tightly the damage to the cable can be considered your fault though 'misuse'.

     

    Provide more info if that isn't clear, using a damaged cable can be a fire hazard or shock risk if it shorts out.